<p>Getting into Oxford will be just as hard, if not harder than HYPSM. Academically, you will have to be at a higher level, thats for sure. Oxford pays more attention to academics than ECs, but ECs are still looked at and ARE important. Just not as important as for HYPSM. </p>
<p>As someone has mentioned before, the interview is a major part of the process. They wil ask you very difficult questions. They will test your intelligence and aptitude for the subject you are applying for. </p>
<p>By the way, what course are you applying for?</p>